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Description:

The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library is seeking student interns for the position of Gallery Attendant. As the first face seen by patrons, Gallery Attendants greet and welcome visitors to the Map Center, offer gallery tours, perform light reference work, and provide information about map exhibitions and the Map Center’s collection.

During times gallery traffic is light, the individual will work on special projects which will be determined by Map Center’s needs but assigned with an eye towards the individual’s skill sets, areas of study, and interests. Potential projects may involve public programming, educational outreach, reference projects, social media and/or web content creation, light cataloging, administrative tasks such as mailings and filing, or other tasks as needed.

This is a part-time position. Compensation: $10/hour.  Shift hours will be assigned among the group of Gallery Attendants.

Qualifications:

An ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and customer service skills; they should be internet and social media savvy, highly motivated, and detail-oriented.

Graduate or undergraduate students currently enrolled in a library and information science, history, museum studies, or education program are encouraged to apply. Previous library or museum work experience is beneficial but not required.  Coursework or experience providing reference services are preferred. Special interests in geography, history, maps, and mapping technologies are favorable.

About the Map Center:

The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library is dedicated to the creative educational use of its cartographic holdings, which extend from the 15th century to the present.

In pursuit of its mission, the Center collects and preserves maps and atlases, promotes research in the collection, and makes its resources available to the public through its website, exhibitions, publications, lectures, and other programs.

The Center has a particular interest in developing innovative uses of maps and geographic materials to engage young people’s curiosity about the world, thereby enhancing their understanding of geography, history, world cultures, and citizenship.

Applicants interested in the position should send a resume, cover letter, and three professional and/or academic references by December 1 by email to: Dory Klein, Education and Outreach Coordinator, dklein@leventhalmap.org.  No phone inquiries please.

The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center is an equal opportunity employer.  

POSITION AVAILABLE

Part Time Museum Educator
Family and Youth Programs, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Cambridge, MA
Posted November 3, 2016

Our department is seeking a part-time museum educator to develop family and youth programs (12 hours/week) that will educate and delight visitors to two anthropology museums. Assistant will help develop, document, market and staff summer and school vacation programs for family audiences and youth groups at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Semitic Museum. Experience teaching programs in a camp, museum or school setting is essential. Educator will support the marketing of programs through email, direct mail or presentations. Experience writing curriculum outlines, training materials or lessonplans will be helpful. The ideal candidate will have a background in history, archaeology or anthropology; excellent writing skills, an outgoing personality, creative attitude towards programs, strong time management skills and speak a language other than English fluently. This position is 12 hours per week, 10-5 Fridays and two other mornings per week from 9:30-12:30 with the occasional weekend day assigned in advance. This is an hourly position ($17 per hour) and is not eligible for benefits. Please see https://peabody.harvard.edu/education for more details about the departments’ work.

Required: BA in anthropology, history, archaeology, or cultural studies. Work experience can compensate for a BA in other domains. Teaching experience. Sense of humor. Position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Helpful Qualifications: Coursework or work experience with Native American cultures or Ancient Near East Cultures or education. Speak Spanish or other language fluently. A self-starter.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter describing experience developing programs with a resume to Ms. Polly Hubbard at phubbard@hmsc.harvard.edu. HMSC, (the Harvard museums of science and culture) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and support a diverse staff.

Coordinator of Teen Programs

The Whitney Museum is hiring a Coordinator of Teen Programs. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator with a deep knowledge of contemporary art, experience collaborating with artists, and a passion for working with NYC teens. The Coordinator will run the existing Youth Insights Programs, including Youth Insights Artists, Leaders, Introductions, and Arts Careers. The Coordinator will also work with the Teen Leaders to create teen-organized series programs and large scale events.

Responsibilities include:

– The design, management, and teaching of all aspects of the Whitney’s after school programs for high school students, including Youth Insights Artists and Leaders, Summer Arts Careers, and the YI Introductions Program for English Language Learner students
– The design and management (with our Teen Leaders) of large-scale public programs and smaller-scale, drop-in artist workshops for NYC teens
– Collaborating with Whitney artists to create and teach curriculum for programs
– Developing relationships with teachers from NYC high schools and staff at community based organizations, with the goal of doing targeted outreach to underserved or at-risk teen populations
– Inquiry-based teaching in the galleries
– The training and supervision of junior staff and interns
– Coordination and tracking of evaluation projects
– Management of budgets for current and future teen programming
– Working closely with other members of the School, Youth, and Family and Community and Access Programs teams, as well as other colleagues across the Museum
– The oversight and management of the Museum’s teen web pages and social media related to teen programming
– Writing grants and grant reports
– Meeting and communicating with foundations and donors
– Contributing to the museum community through publications and conference presentations

Requirements: B.A. (Master’s Degree or MFA preferred); background in art history, fine art, American studies and/or museum education; 3-5 years professional experience with fluency in a second language a plus. The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills and will be able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Position requires travel throughout NYC and extended hours for program implementation during the week and on weekends.

Applicants should have experience working with contemporary artists, knowledge of art practice, experience working with high school students and teachers, knowledge of current educational theory, and experience with program research and evaluation.

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: hr@whitney.org.

About the Whitney
As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. Designed by architect Renzo Piano and situated between the High Line and the Hudson River, the Whitney’s new building vastly increases the Museum’s exhibition and programming space, providing the most expansive view ever of its unsurpassed collection of modern and contemporary American art.

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT POSITION OVERVIEW: FUNDRAISING: Designs, implements, and manages all fundraising. Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations. Supervises and assists Grant Writer. Regularly expands pool of prospective donors. Develops a comprehensive planned-giving program. Supervises planning and execution of the Museum’s annual fundraising gala. Attends appropriate community events, meets with donors. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Serves as staff liaison to the Development Committee and the Executive Director to develop strategies to meet aggressive fundraising goals. Develops fundraising training for Trustees and other volunteers. Assumes responsibility for all Development reports to the Board and other agencies, and attends all Board meetings. Regularly communicates with Trustees and former Trustees. Assists the Board with recommending and researching potential new members. Liaises with and supports the Friends of the Mark Twain House. Liaises with and supports the Ambassadors group. OFFICE OVERSIGHT: Supervises donor and gift record-keeping. Coordinates development research activities. Oversees the management of databases and all records, files, and gift processing. Manages the pledge reminder and acknowledgement processes.Works closely with senior staff. Creates and implements a promotional plan for national fundraising. Fulfill other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 8 years professional proven fundraising experience, with at least 5 years of senior development experience preferably in a museum setting. Apply via email to lynn.gregor@marktwainhouse.org

The Stonington Historical Society is seeking a part-time Library Director to oversee the functions and operations of the R.W.Woolworth Library and Research Center. The Woolworth is the Society’s main archival repository, that also houses textiles, artifacts, outreach and educational materials, books, and an inventory of past publications. The Library Director will be the main representative for public inquiry regarding collections, research, and relevant sources. This position provides recommendations for policy and procedures, collections acquisition, de-accessions, and archival management and care. This position oversees the cataloguing of archival materials and artifacts and maintaining and facilitating access to those collections through digital records, Past Perfect software, and through online and social media outlets. Desired qualifications for this position include a graduate degree in Library Science plus five years of archival related work or relevant museum experience. Knowledge of current best practices in conservation, computer literacy, and familiarity with Past Perfect is a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience managing staff and volunteers, research and writing for exhibits and publication Please apply by email to director@stoningtonhistory.org and include a resume of related experiences and a minimum of two professional references. This position is expected to start January of 2017.